DESE Reading & Literacy Instruction 2

Question 1

A student consistently reverses letters such as 'b' and 'd' when reading and writing. Which condition should the teacher consider and address through appropriate referral?

Accepted Answer

Dyslexia or a specific learning disability in reading

Answer

Persistent letter reversals beyond early primary grades, combined with reading and writing difficulties, are characteristic indicators of dyslexia that warrant evaluation.

Question 2

What is the primary goal of guided reading instruction in a small-group literacy setting?

Accepted Answer

To support students in applying reading strategies with texts at their instructional level

Answer

Guided reading places students in small groups with texts at their instructional level so the teacher can scaffold strategy use and provide targeted support.

Question 3

Which text structure signal words ('first,' 'next,' 'then,' 'finally') indicate that a nonfiction text is organized using which pattern?

Accepted Answer

Sequential or chronological order

Answer

Words like 'first,' 'next,' 'then,' and 'finally' are signal words for sequential or chronological text structure, indicating steps or events in order.

Question 4

Under DESE guidelines, which tier in a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) provides high-quality, differentiated core reading instruction for all students?

Accepted Answer

Tier 1: Universal core instruction

Answer

Tier 1 in MTSS represents the universal core instruction that all students receive, designed to meet the needs of approximately 80% of the student population.

Question 5

A teacher assigns students to read a passage and then create a graphic organizer showing cause-and-effect relationships. This activity primarily develops which literacy skill?

Accepted Answer

Reading comprehension through text structure analysis

Answer

Creating a graphic organizer that maps cause-and-effect relationships requires students to analyze and organize information from the text, developing deeper comprehension.

(DESE) Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Certification Practice Test

(DESE) Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Certification Practice Test

DESE Reading & Literacy Instruction 2